3 Holiday wine cocktail recipes

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Cocktails for Christmas

It’s time to raise a glass to the holidays! Whether you’re a Champagne lover, prefer white wine or only drink reds, we’ve got you covered with a holiday cocktail for each.

Inspired by the smells and flavors of the holidays, these cocktails are sure to help take your mind off the hustle and bustle of this busy season. Kick your feet up, forget the shopping lists, and enjoy a holiday wine cocktail.

Rosemary-scented Champagne cocktail recipe

Rosemary adds a subtle hint of aromatic herbs to this delightful sparkler.

Makes 1

Ingredients:

5 ounces Champagne

1/2 ounce Flor de Caña 7 Year Rum (or similar)

1/2 ounce rosemary simple syrup (recipe follows)

Lemon wedge

Directions:

Combine rum and rosemary simple syrup in a Champagne flute. Fill glass to the top with Champagne. Squeeze lemon into cocktail.

Rosemary simple syrup recipe

Makes about 1/2 cup

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1 sprig rosemary (about 5 inches)

Directions:

Pull leaves off rosemary sprig and add to a small saucepan with sugar and water.

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to a low boil for about 5 minutes until mixture is thickened.